Upgrading NT Device Drivers for the V2.6 DELL PERC 2, PERC 2/Si, PERC 3/Si, PERC 3/Di Controllers ReadMe ____________________________________________________________ This ReadMe provides instructions on how to upgrade the Windows NT device drivers for the V2.6 DELL PERC 2 and integrated PERC 2/Si, PERC 3/Si, and PERC 3/Di) controllers, hereinafter referred to as the PERC 2 and integrated controller. ____________________________________________________________ TABLE_OF_CONTENTS 1.0 Introducing the Product 2.0 Contents of the Kit 3.0 Upgrading the Windows NT Device Drivers ____________________________________________________________ 1.0 Introducing the Product The PERC 2 and integrated family of controllers integrates advanced RAID technology with state-of-the-art controller hardware to deliver industry-leading performance, data availability, and storage management features. You upgrade the Windows NT device drivers for your controller when a maintenance fix needs to be applied to the currently installed Windows NT device drivers for the controller. 2.0 Contents of the Kit The Windows NT device drivers for the controller reside on a single diskette. 3.0 Upgrading the Windows NT Device Drivers To upgrade the Windows NT device drivers for the controller, follow these steps: 1. Follow this path from Start: Start -> Settings -> Control Panel -> SCSI Adapters -> Drivers -> Add 2. The system displays an "Install Driver" window. Select "Have Disk". 3. The system displays an "Install From Disk" window. The "Install Driver" window instructs you to insert the manufacturer's installation media into the drive and click < Ok>. In this case, insert the diskette that contains the NT device drivers for your controller 4. Enter the drive and location of the files. The default location on the diskette that contains the NT device drivers is: "a:\". The system displays a message identifying the controller for which you want to upgrade the Windows NT device drivers. The message requests that you click the <Ok> button. 5. The system displays the following: "Windows NT Setup" Click <New> 6. The system displays "System Settings Change" and asks if you want to restart the computer. Press <No>. 7. To close the window, press <Ok> on the SCSI Adapters page.Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.